Overview
- A national class-action lawsuit was filed in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, alleging Musk's America PAC failed to pay petition signers and referrals in swing states during the 2024 election.
- Lead plaintiffs include individuals from Pennsylvania, Nevada, and Georgia, with one also serving as a canvasser in Michigan and Georgia.
- The lawsuit claims petition signers were promised payments of $47, later increased to $100, along with bonuses for successful referrals, but many were not compensated.
- The plaintiffs, represented by the law firm Lichten & Liss-Riordan, estimate over 100 people are owed more than $5 million in total payments.
- Musk spent $300 million supporting Trump's campaign and now leads the Department of Government Efficiency, raising questions about his political influence and accountability.